Assistant /Associate Professor of Public Practice and Epidemiology - Veterinary Medicine
About The Position
Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for a Assistant /Associate Professor of Public Practice and Epidemiology , Veterinary Medicine (Full-Time) We are looking for someone to help establish the Montana College of Veterinary Medicine, a branch campus of Rocky Vista University. Enhance the knowledge, growth and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences through the delivery of assigned lectures, running small groups, reviewing and contributing to course material, developing and reviewing exam questions. Responsibilities in research and teaching in Public Practice and Epidemiology. Research areas of emphasis at CVM include: One Health, Wildlife & Conservation Medicine, Climate Change, Zoonotic Diseases, and Public Health. Advise and mentor DVM and graduate students and actively engage in independent and collaborative research. Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation. Specific interest and background in collaborative research with CVM faculty in other departments is desirable. Participate in the following University Activities: Faculty Senate Departmental Meetings (when required) Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required) College/University committees. Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence. RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Requirements
- DVM and/or PhD from an accredited institution.
- Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels
- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and /or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Board eligible or board certification
- Experience and interest in Public Practice and Epidemiology research is highly desired.
- Specific interest and background in collaborative research with CVM faculty in other departments is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Enhance the knowledge, growth and overall development of the veterinary students through contribution to courses administered by the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences through the delivery of assigned lectures, running small groups, reviewing and contributing to course material, developing and reviewing exam questions.
- Responsibilities in research and teaching in Public Practice and Epidemiology.
- Advise and mentor DVM and graduate students and actively engage in independent and collaborative research.
- Actively engage in independent and collaborative research in your area of expertise to include projects suitable for veterinary student participation.
- Participate in University Activities: Faculty Senate Departmental Meetings (when required) Departmental Faculty evaluations (when required) College/University committees.
Benefits
- RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.
- Relocation Assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
